Adventure 2011

Last February 13, 2011, birthday girl Issa Regner together with her brother passed by my house to pick me up along with Andy Summers and Kikiw Tanilon. We took the cab and proceeded to the bus terminal. By 730am, we were heading to Tanjay, an hour travel from the city. When we arrived there, we had breakfast at the public market and waited for the couple, Ann Cale and Markymark Bezars to join us to Pamplona. it rained hard so we hired a cab to bring us to Simborio. A 20minute ride with some 10minutes bumpy roads. From the main road, we headed down to the river. I was so amazed to see how wide it is with rocky bed. I told myself, "this is gonna be another helluva lot of adventure"...and I was right!!!

Here's a glimpse of my weekend escapade with friends...

The river that we crossed to reach Simborio, Pamplona - hometown of the birthday girl.


As we were preparing ourselves before crossing the river, I was about to fold my pants as high as I could.


A snapshot of me and Andy Summers ( a very close gay friend)


As we were nearing the other side of the river


We saw a snake that was washed away from the river...sounds scary!


The muddy path leading to the house of Issa Regner.


The birthday girl (in the middle wearing pink dress)with the Pariwara Club members.


Let's BOLT in!!!


Going the farther route to avoid rising water from the river. Passed this sugarcane field.


Walked barefoot as it was so slippery. Are those my feet?


Tiptoed on this old railbridge....planks are loose and no siderails to hold on to!!!


After walking past coconut laden path, muddied rice and sugarcane plantations, trekked uphill and tiptoed on the bridge, we have reached this cemented road with a structure that is good for posing...:-)

I have not posted here pics when we played poker ( I won together with Andy, beating the couple Ann and Mark)... lol..Tequila shots, videoke singing, dancing with the old ones, laughing out loud with jokes being passed around, our faces when we reached back the highway and finally onboard the bus going back to the city. The post party dinner and recap get-together ( another party actually with same cast)....you couldnt imagine how tired we were reaching our respective homes, but the smile on our faces lingered til now ...... :-)

Til next birthday...